by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress With the multitude of paper stocks, coatings, inks and other finishes available today, it has become more important than ever to have communication up front on any job that will be moving through folding/gluing equipment to finish the project. Whether it is a folding carton, direct mail piece or presentation folder, specific … [Read more...] about Proper Design Key for Successful Folding/Gluing
Folding / Gluing
Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress In the purchasing of folding/gluing equipment, especially with more complex folding carton gluers, the training, set-up and installation are very important portions of the purchase decision. Everything from pre-planning, location of the folder-gluer and knowing where air and electrical connections will be made to allowing proper … [Read more...] about Installation and Training are Key with Folding/Gluing Equipment
Q&A: What is Protein Glue?
by L.D. Davis Industries Protein glues, also called jelly or cake glues, are used in many everyday applications like bookbinding, game board manufacturing, packaging, woodworking and more. The main ingredient in protein glue is recycled scrap gelatin from pharmaceutical netting. Gelatin is derived from collagen, hence the name "protein" glue. Pharmaceutical and … [Read more...] about Q&A: What is Protein Glue?
Avoiding the Insanity of Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates
by Technical Service Department, Capital Adhesives Einstein once wrote that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over while having an expectation of a different result. One such area of manufacturing where insanity seems to preside is in the process used to produce cartons that are poly-coated and/or cartons that require a window film; more … [Read more...] about Avoiding the Insanity of Gluing Poly-Coated Substrates
Five Factors of a Remoist Glue Application
by Rickard Bindery Short-run remoist glue jobs have become more practical because the current crop of machines on the market yield high-quality jobs at good production rates. Often used for direct mail applications, printed pieces featuring remoist glue offer consumers easy ways to respond and are more effective than those without. There are five key factors of a successful … [Read more...] about Five Factors of a Remoist Glue Application
Using the Right Glue for the Right Application
by: B&R Moll, Inc. Today, trade finishers face the challenge of having to select the most effective gluing product for a myriad of specific applications. This results in a constant balancing of pricing and the wide range of product effectiveness. Binderies must select the right glue after considering such factors as the intended end use of the product, the specified … [Read more...] about Using the Right Glue for the Right Application